popadoms

[WhiteBear]

why is it that when ever i fry popadoms they always curl up and never the same as you get from the resturants/takeaways?

does anyone have any good tips to keep the popadoms flat? TIA

[welshlibranr]

yes! when deep frying them, make sure you use a spatula to press down the edges, they will then turn out fine...................

[flobadob]

You may be using too much oil.

[grasscarp]

says here to press it down with a fish slice
http://www.guardian.c...r-ask-nigel-poppadoms

[WhiteBear]

Welsh, i tried to press the edges down but obviously not fast enough, it just curls up in an instant.

flob, how much oil should i use?

[flobadob]

I use about a centimetre but saying that the popaddums be out of a packet, I don't make them myself, do you?

[WhiteBear]

flob, they r out of a packet, plasticky look, they you put a piece in the oil and watch it rise and curl up :(

[grasscarp]

Can I come round and eat the curly ones you dont want?

[flobadob]

Well I just have never had bother. About 1cm of hot oil, put them in individually and take em out after about 10-15 seconds. Can't say much more I'm afraid bear.

[WhiteBear]

grass, im afraid i still eat them curly ones, but i am happy for u to come round and share sum of ma popadoms :)

[Mamyalynne]

The easiest way with those is to microwave on high for about a minute it depends on your wattage , but after a couple of goes you will find the right level and is so easy.

[WhiteBear]

hmm dont really like the idea of microwaving them plasticky thing....although might be more healthier?

[tamborine]

Grill them; no fat, nowt - just straight from packet.......dont eat too many as they give you wind!

Keep away from me!

[ladybird49]

Microwave them , you have to stand and watch them though , worth it in the end : )

[Mamyalynne]

you will be surprised- I was, at first I used to brush them with oil but now don`t bother and they are fine. Experiment with all the above till you find one that suits. Aren`t you tempted to just try one LOL

[ladybird49]

Ive had sweet and sour chicken and rice for tea tonight .....with POPADUMS mmmm

[WhiteBear]

hmm grilling and microwaving them sounds soo wrong! but i might try the microwave one as our grils dodgy. am, so how long do i put it in the mirowave for?

[Mamyalynne]

press for a minute but check after 40 secs each micro and indeed each brand of poppadum is different and ince you know which is right jot it down

[tamborine]

a toaster is good - if they're small....no pressing needed.

[WhiteBear]

tamborine, how is toaster gonna work?? its making it from scratch, not the ready made ones?

[tamborine]

omg...from scratch - you need lentil flour. Get to Tesco's & save yourself lots of trouble.